I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge that some people get from a religious background.

We know specific genes are turned on in specific cells, but we don't know to what extent this happens.

I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge that some people get from a religious background.

The interaction of the variation in our genes is what's responsible for lots of our attributes and vigor.

The virtues of science are skepticism and independence of thought.

The community as a whole doesn't listen patiently to critics who adopt alternative viewpoints. Although the great lesson of history is that knowledge develops through the conflict of viewpoints.

Science doesn't in the slightest depend on trust. It depends completely on the belief that you can demonstrate something for yourself.